Description
This decadent Chocolate Brownie Pudding combines the rich, fudgy texture of brownies with the silky smoothness of a pudding. Baked gently in a water bath, it results in a luscious dessert that’s perfectly soft and moist, best served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a comforting treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Brownie Pudding
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups white sugar
- ¾ cup Dutch cocoa powder
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons coffee extract (optional)
For Serving
- Vanilla ice cream
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Skillet: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Lightly butter a 9-inch skillet to prevent sticking and set aside.
- Melt Butter: Melt the unsalted butter over low heat or in the microwave. Once melted, set it aside to cool while you prepare the other ingredients.
- Sift Dry Ingredients: Sift together the Dutch cocoa powder and all-purpose flour in a bowl to ensure they are well combined and free of lumps.
- Beat Eggs and Sugar: Using a mixer, beat the eggs and white sugar on medium-high speed for 5 to 10 minutes until the mixture becomes very thick, pale, and light yellow in color. This step is crucial for the pudding’s light texture.
- Incorporate Flavors and Dry Ingredients: Reduce mixer speed to low. Add the vanilla extract, coffee extract (if using), and the sifted cocoa and flour mixture slowly. Mix just until combined to avoid overworking the batter.
- Add Melted Butter: Slowly pour the cooled melted butter into the mixture while mixing gently until everything is fully combined and smooth.
- Prepare Water Bath and Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared skillet. Place the skillet inside a larger baking pan. Carefully add warm water to the larger pan until it reaches halfway up the side of the skillet. This water bath will help the pudding cook gently and evenly. Place everything in the preheated oven and bake for 60 minutes.
- Cool and Serve: After baking, the pudding will look undercooked and very soft—that is normal. Remove the skillet from the water bath and refrigerate it to cool completely. Serve chilled or slightly warmed with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side for the best experience.
Notes
- Using a water bath ensures gentle and even cooking, preventing the pudding from drying out.
- The coffee extract is optional but enhances the chocolate flavor deeply; you can omit it if you prefer.
- Make sure not to overmix once flour is added to maintain a tender texture.
- Allow ample beating time for eggs and sugar to create a fluffy base.
- Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for extra indulgence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Chocolate Brownie Pudding, chocolate dessert, baked pudding, brownie dessert, easy chocolate pudding
